Ghana Deports 42 Nigerians, 26 Other Foreign Nationals Over Alleged Fraud, Other Criminal Offences
Ghanaian authorities have deported 42 Nigerians from the Ashanti Region following their convictions by various courts over offences including alleged prostitution, fraud, and other criminal activities.
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene, disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
According to him, the exercise also affected other foreign nationals, bringing the total number of deportees to 68.
Those deported include 13 Cameroonians, three Ivorians, three Burkinabe nationals, and seven Benin nationals.
“A total of 42 Nigerians, 13 Cameroonians, 3 Ivorians, 3 Burkinabe nationals, and 7 Benin nationals have been deported from the Ashanti Region to their respective countries following various court rulings involving Q-Net, prostitution, and other criminal activities,” Amoakohene stated.
He commended the Ghana Immigration Service for what he described as professionalism and diligence in enforcing immigration laws while respecting due process and human dignity.
Amoakohene also noted that the agency’s collaboration with the courts and other security agencies has helped to strengthen public safety and maintain law and order in the region.
The deportations come amid growing international scrutiny of Nigerians abroad, with several countries reporting increased arrests linked to organised crime and immigration violations.
In a related development, at least 50 Nigerians were arrested in late November during one of India’s largest coordinated operations targeting a transnational drug trafficking network.
Indian authorities alleged that the suspects were connected to a major narcotics distribution and hawala money-laundering syndicate operating across multiple cities.
According to Indian news outlet NDTV, the operation was led by the Delhi Police in collaboration with the Telangana Police’s EAGLE unit after months of intelligence gathering, resulting in simultaneous raids that dismantled key elements of a cartel involved in trafficking methamphetamine and cocaine across India.